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Running head TECHNO-STRESS A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED COMPUTER INTERACTION ON STRESS AND ANXIETY LEVELS Techno-stress A Closer Look at the Effects of Increased Computer Interaction on Stress and Anxiety Levels Ryan L Smith Medical University of South Carolina Abstract The use of modern information technology IT including the use of computers is spreading rapidly in todays working world as well as in life in general Little is known about the relationship between the amount of time individuals spend interacting with a computer and the anxiety levels of these individuals resulting from this increased interaction This is important because corporations face many challenges when trying to eliminate work related anxiety and stress to provide an optimal working environment for their employees The research question is Are there correlations between the amount of time spent on a computer each day and the anxiety levels of these individuals This study will measure the anxiety levels of Cambar Software employees and correlate those scores with the amount of time spent interacting with a computer each day The participants will be surveyed for interest in the study and asked various questions related to the time that they spent at a comp uter terminal each day The anxiety levels will be measured by the data output from the online Shrink Test for Stress and Anxiety levels A Pearson Product Moment statistical test will be performed on the data to measure correlations between employee stress and anxiety levels and increased computer interaction Techno-stress A Closer Look at the Effects of Increased Computer Interaction on Anxiety and Stress Levels Introduction Background and Need The use of modern information technology IT including the use of computers is spreading rapidly in todays working world as well as in life in general The onslaught of computer and other

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